Kevin Lofton v. United States

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United States District Court, Central District of CaliforniaFebruary 27, 20242:23-cv-09107California285 words

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CIVIL MINUTES – GENERAL

Case No. CV 23-09107-SPG-AS Date February 27, 2024

Title Kevin Lofton v. United States of America

Present: The Honorable SHERILYN PEACE GARNETT

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

Patricia Gomez Not Reported Deputy Clerk Court Reporter / Recorder

Attorneys Present for Plaintiff: Attorneys Present for Defendants:

Not Present Not Present

Proceeding: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER

Plaintiff(s) are ORDERED to show cause why this case should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. Link v. Wabash R. Co., 370 U.S. 626 (1962) (Court has inherent power to dismiss for lack of prosecution on its own motion).

The below time period has not been met. Accordingly, the Court, on its own motion, orders Plaintiff to show cause, in writing, on or before March 12, 2024, why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. This matter will stand submitted upon the filing of Plaintiff response. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 78. Failure to respond will be deemed consent to the dismissal of the action.

Absent a showing of good cause, an action must be dismissed without prejudice if the summons…

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